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Under Siege: Attacks on DEI and its Implications for Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It has been three years since the nation was shaken by the untimely murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, igniting a powerful movement to address racism in policing and other facets of society like education. In response, college and university leaders nationwide made significant commitments to improve campus racial climates. They pledged millions to initiatives such as hiring diverse faculty, appointing Chief Diversity Officers, revising curricula to address issues of ra

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School Librarians: One of a Student’s Best Resources

Ed.gov Homeroom

Educators and students, don’t forget to tap into one of your best resources as you begin this school year…your school librarian! In today’s school libraries, you can find lively, vibrant spaces focused on learning and community. A school librarian provides personalized learning environments and offers equitable access to resources to ensure a well-rounded education for Continue Reading The post School Librarians: One of a Student’s Best Resources appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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The benefits of clinical consultation groups

Counseling Today

Two clinical supervisors share their advice on how to create successful consultation groups, which reduce isolation, provide clinical support, foster professional growth and improve client outcomes. The post The benefits of clinical consultation groups appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Transfer Student Spotlight: Mika Shipman

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Meet Mika Shipman, a transfer student from Park Hills, MO! Mika transferred to Missouri State University from Missouri Baptist University and Mineral Area College. Mika is pursuing the Middle School Education/Science program at Missouri State University. When asked why Mika chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Mika said, “I was always interested in Missouri State.

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Can Brain Science Actually Help Make Your Training & Teaching Stick?

Speaker: Andrew Cohen, Founder & CEO of Brainscape

The instructor’s PPT slides are brilliant. You’ve splurged on the expensive interactive courseware. Student engagement is stellar. So… why are half of your students still forgetting everything they learned in just a matter of weeks? It's likely a matter of cognitive science! With so much material to "teach" these days, we often forget to incorporate key proven principles into our curricula — namely active recall, metacognition, spaced repetition, and interleaving practice.

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Study: Almost One in Four Undergrads Experienced Food Insecurity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Significant portions of the college student population have faced food insecurity, according to an analysis of data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study: 2020 (NPSAS:20). Dr. Tammeil Y. Gilkerson Evergreen Valley College NPSAS:20 – released earlier this year – offers the first nationally representative data collection about food insecurity and homelessness among U.S. graduate and undergraduate college students, according to Leanne Davis, managing researcher at Education Northwest, a

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Becoming a Listener Who Actually Listens

Steve Keating

For many years I sold the Dale Carnegie Course on Effective Communications and Human Relations. Many of the people who enrolled in that course wanted to be better speakers and presenters. I reminded them that there was a lot more to being a better presenter than just speaking well. I often got the sense that they weren’t listening to me. And that was going to create huge challenges for them in becoming an effective presenter.

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Transfer Student Spotlight: Damon Hedgpeth

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Meet Damon Hedgpeth, a transfer student from Springfield, MO! Damon transferred to Missouri State University from Ozarks Technical Community College-Springfield campus. Damon is pursuing the Recording Arts Undergraduate Certificate at Missouri State University. When asked why Damon chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Damon said, “The music program and the opportunity to be a part of the marching band were my reasons for transferring.

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Have You Told Yourself, “I Love You,” Today?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I woke up this morning, approached my bathroom sink, and gazed into the mirror. It is apparent to me the dark circles reflect the shadows in the night, having taught class the night before and arriving home a little past 10:30 pm. I can see my white hairs flaring out of formation, one, no, wait, two more than I saw the previous morning. I think, “I only had one when I graduated with a PhD.

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Overcoming Human Nature

Steve Keating

This is a post that might create a bit of controversy because I’m not a huge believer in the idea of a “fixed” unchangeable human nature. I think too often people use “human nature” as an excuse. They use it to let themselves off the hook. Kind of like when they use the old “the devil made me do it” excuse. They devil may have encouraged you but he can’t make you do anything.

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What Happens to 100 Students Who Start a Bachelor’s Degree?

EAB

Infographic What happens to 100 students who start a bachelor’s degree? In 2018, we used a representative 100 students to illustrate how colleges and universities across the country were delivering on the promises of higher education. Five years later, what has changed? Explore this infographic to find out. View a full list of sources below. DOWNLOAD INFOGRAPHIC Sources “ Completing College: Completing College National and State Reports – Fall 2016 Cohort ” National Student Clearinghouse Researc

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Behind the Book: Q&A with Ford Brooks and Bill McHenry on substance use and addiction 

Counseling Today

The third edition of A Contemporary Approach to Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Counseling includes new sections on harm reduction strategies, medication-assisted therapy and the use of telebehavioral health therapy in treatment. The post Behind the Book: Q&A with Ford Brooks and Bill McHenry on substance use and addiction appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Black Americans May Be Thriving, but Racial Struggles Persist

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In “Black Thriving in America: 2023,” data is presented detailing the experiences of Black Americans when shopping, dining out, in healthcare settings, at work, with schools, with police and more. The findings are presented in a dashboard, which will serve as a benchmark. The Payne Center for Social Justice, which is part of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, has committed to conducting the survey with the same questions and publishing the data annually for the next 100 years.

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finding your favorite writers

Patter by Pat Thomson

Everyone has favorite writers. Books and other scholars that they return to again and again. Well, if you don’t, perhaps you might consider it. Some of my favorite writings speak to my current work. Other writing is not so obviously useful. In fact its very pleasure might well lie in its non-immediacy. In the fact that it isn’t utilitarian. My favorite writings are those that always have something to offer, regardless of what I’m doing.

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Building a College List

Counselors' Corner

by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D. At this stage of things, you’re heading into the home stretch of the first part of the college search. By studying hard, giving back, thinking about your place in the world, and having fun, your high school years have been great to experience and great to grow on—something to build, not just a college application on, but for applying yourself once you’re in college, and once you’re out.

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The importance of human sexuality in counseling

Counseling Today

Because sexuality is a central part of the human experience, counselors need to be trained and prepared to broach the topic in session. The post The importance of human sexuality in counseling appeared first on Counseling Today.

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Report: More DEI Efforts Needed at Predominantly White Institutions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There needs to be more, not fewer opportunities to assist students of color on campuses, according to a new report from The Education Trust. Jessie Hernández-Reyes The report, Creating Positive College Campus Racial Climates for Students of Color , highlights the perspectives of students of color with regard to their experiences on campus and campus racial climates, and also provide suggestions on measuring and improving these climates.

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Why DTI Matters — Even for Doctor Mortgage Programs

Student Loan Planner

Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is a major part of paying for a mortgage. Even if you’re getting a physician loan, it’s going to matter. However, this can be challenging for medical professionals like doctors and dentists, who usually have a high amount of student loan debt. Let’s take a look at how physician loan options […] The post Why DTI Matters — Even for Doctor Mortgage Programs appeared first on Student Loan Planner.

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How Wichita State is Winning with Transfer Students

EAB

Podcast How Wichita State is Winning with Transfer Students Episode 169. October 17, 2023. Welcome to the Office Hours with EAB podcast. You can join the conversation on social media using #EABOfficeHours. Follow the podcast on Spotify , Google Podcasts , Apple Podcasts , SoundCloud and Stitcher or visit our podcast homepage for additional episodes.

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Transfer Student Spotlight: Cooper Sago

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Meet Cooper Sago, a transfer student from Desloge, MO! Cooper transferred to Missouri State University from Mineral Area College. Cooper is pursuing the Design/Graphic Design program at Missouri State University. When asked why Cooper chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Cooper said, “My brother went to MSU and had an enjoyable experience.

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SHAY MALONE

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Shay Malone has been named assistant vice president of diversity and inclusion at Northwest Missouri State University. Malone holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s in media communications from Webster University in Missouri as well as a doctorate in higher education administration from the University of Alabama.

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7 Tips for Providing High Impact Financial Aid and Financial Wellness Outreach Programing

HEAG

One of the key roles financial aid professionals play is to ensure students and their parents understand their options for federal, state and institutional aid. To that end, finding ways to scale these efforts to reach the broadest possible base … Read more ».

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Why Enroll360 Match’s partnership with Naviance will transform college admissions

EAB

Blogs Why Enroll360 Match’s partnership with Naviance will transform college admissions With overall college enrollment continuing a decade-long pattern of decline, much has been said about the need to break down barriers inherent to the traditional admissions model. Such efforts would create a more equitable path to higher education and encourage more Gen Z students to attend college.

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Transfer Student Spotlight: Maddy Fisher

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Meet Maddy Fisher, a transfer student from Olathe, KS! Maddy transferred to Missouri State University from the University of Northern Iowa. Maddy is pursuing the Individualized Major at Missouri State University, as well as the Dance major. When asked why Maddy chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Maddy said, “I felt isolated and stuck at my previous school.

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ANTON GOFF

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Anton Goff Anton Goff has been named athletics director at Prairie View A&M University in Texas. He served as senior associate athletics director at Northern Illinois University. Goff holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University.

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What is COVA, to me?

The Advisor That Cares

Throughout the ADL program , we have experienced an authentic learning opportunity that gives us a choice over our projects and full ownership of learning while challenging us to find the voice to share our purpose for change (COVA). We have thus been called to be the change we want to see in our world. To me, COVA is empowerment. It is personal empowerment.

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Careers: Lead-Safe Renovator

Community College Review

With the growing number of on-campus shootings, some states are debating whether or not community college instructors should carry concealed weapons on campus. Learn about both sides of the heated debate.

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Transfer Student Spotlight: Lily DeSpain

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Meet Lily DeSpain, a transfer student from Springdale, AR! Lily transferred to Missouri State University from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Lily is pursuing the Cell & Molecular Biology program at Missouri State University. When asked why Lily chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Lily said, “I was serving in the military and realized I wanted to pursue medical school.

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Google Continues its Investment in HBCUs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Google has strengthened its support to HBCUs through a long-standing partnership with the United Negro College Fund. The technology company gave $2 million in unrestricted funding to Morehouse College and Hampton University. This is on top of the 50 million already invested over the past few years to elevate talent and innovation at HBCUs across the nation.

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Nurturing Healthy Masculinity on College Campuses

CAMPUSPEAK

In recent years, college campuses have emerged as dynamic spaces for discussions on gender, identity, and societal norms. One such… The post Nurturing Healthy Masculinity on College Campuses appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Sustainable Funding Strategies for Mental Health and Basic Needs Support Post-HEERF

Timely MD

In the wake of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) era, federal emergency funds for higher education has concluded, but its impact endures on campuses across the country, as demonstrated in a recent Washington Post article. Connecticut State Colleges and Universities serve as a prime example, having used HEERF to expand access to much-needed 24/7 mental health services through TimelyCare for students at all 12 of its community colleges.

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Transfer Student Spotlight: Devynn LeJeune

Missouri State Academic Advising and Transfer Cent

Meet Devynn LeJeune, a transfer student from Lees Summit, Missouri! Devynn transferred to Missouri State University from St. Louis Community College. Devynn is pursing the English/Literature major with a minor in Creative Writing, as well as an undergraduate certificate in Intercultural Communications. When asked why Devynn chose to transfer to Missouri State University, Devynn said, “The English program was a huge draw.

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Study: Third-Grade Retention Has Positive Effects for Student Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Holding students back a year may have its benefits, according to a recent study published by the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Dr. NaYoung Hwang Grade retention, the practice of having students repeat a grade if they do not pass certain proficiency thresholds, has been argued to help children develop their reading and literacy skills in early grades, preparing them for educational pursuits in the future.

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Reimagining Masculinity: A Journey Through Powerful Perspectives

CAMPUSPEAK

In a world where conversations about gender, identity, and relationships are evolving at an unprecedented pace, it’s imperative to scrutinize… The post Reimagining Masculinity: A Journey Through Powerful Perspectives appeared first on CAMPUSPEAK.

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Here’s how to engage your alumni and facilitate lifelong learning

EAB

Blogs Here’s how to engage your alumni and facilitate lifelong learning 8 tactics to benefit your alumni—and recruit more adult leaners Professional, continuing, and online leaders too often overlook one of the most fruitful recruitment pools: alumni, many of whom are excellent candidates as adult learners. According to research by Sunil Gupta, Donal Lehmann, and Jennifer Ames , your current customers (in this case, students) are your best prospects as they have a great impact on organizational

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Saving For College with UTMA/UGMA’s

College Planners of America

The Uniform Transfers To Minors Act (UTMA) and the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) are two laws that, combined, give us the term “UTMA/UGMA”, perhaps the most indecorous acronym in college financial planning. Yet UTMA/UGMA’s are a useful tool for those seeking to reduce their tax liability while accumulating assets for a college education. First came UGMA, which was introduced in 1956 and revised in 1966 as a means of transferring assets from parents to their children.

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Report: Graduate Enrollment is on the Decline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Overall first-time graduate enrollment fell almost 5% from Fall 2021 to Fall 2022, along with decreases in first-time enrollment among underrepresented minorities (URM), according to a new report from the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS). Dr. Brian McKenzie The report, Graduate Enrollment and Degrees: 2012 to 2022 , publishes the findings of the longstanding CGS/GRE Survey of Graduate Enrollment and Degrees, which received usable responses from 558 colleges and universities this cycle and ran f